Pat McDonnell Earthmoving

27/02/2026

Truck & Dog Drivers — We’re Talking to You.

Got your Truck & Dog licence?
Over the 12-hour days?
Miss seeing your family in daylight?

At Pat McDonnell Earthmoving, we believe a solid day’s work doesn’t need to chew up your entire life.

We’ve got trucks ready to go and we’re looking for reliable drivers who:
• Know how to do a proper day’s work
• Take pride in their gear
• Want to be home by 4pm — not starting dinner at 9pm

If that sounds like you, give Dale a call.

Work hard. Knock off early. Repeat.

01/12/2025

Christmas Closure
We’re taking a short break over the festive season to rest the team… and mainly to prevent the trucks from filing an official complaint with the Transport Union.
We’ll be back, well-rested and well-oiled, on 12/01/26.
Closed from 19/12/25.

30/10/2025

18/09/2025

Due to the customer(s) who steal from the yard and have continually overdue accounts, we will not be allowing self haul customers into the yard unless the following procedure is followed:

*security cameras are in use!

01/09/2025

We have been supporting the Don River Dash for many years and are proud to support local our local community, events, sporting clubs and community groups.

03/08/2025

🚨 WE'RE HIRING 🚨
Who wouldn’t want to drive trucks and play with machines… in the Whitsundays?!
Pat McDonnell Earthmoving is on the lookout for HC drivers who love getting the job done and still making it home in time for a beer and a sunset.

✅ Great team
✅ Work-life balance is a real thing
✅ Based in beautiful Bowen

Apply now 👉 [email protected]

18/07/2025

Now with a Tilt Tray!

06/03/2025

24/12/2024

We are always proud to be giving back to our community.

09/12/2024

🎄 Christmas Closure Notice 🎄

As the festive season approaches, we’re taking a well-deserved break to spend time with our families. Pat McDonnell Earthmoving will be closed from 20 December 2024 and will reopen on 13 January 2025.

We wish all our customers and community a safe and joyful Christmas and a prosperous New Year. Thank you for your continued support!

🌧️ Wet Season & Emergencies: For urgent work during our closure, please contact Dale on 0417 787 731.

Merry Christmas from the McDonnell family and all of us at Pat McDonnell Earthmoving! 🎅🎁🎉

19/11/2024

Today, Pat McDonnell Earthmoving will be closing at 2 PM so our team and family can come together to celebrate the life of Pat McDonnell.

We deeply appreciate your understanding during this time and sincerely apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

Thank you for your continued support. 💛